Forever friends

She was younger. I was older.

She couldn't yet climb trees

and often had scraped up, dirty knees

after spending the day with me.

She taught me not to dig up

what stray cats buried in her sandbox.

I taught her, much later

how to clean horses hooves

or pull a worn shoe off.

How to ride standing up.

How to read poetry.

We sat on the curb under a circle of light

and became blood sisters.

Probably used a dirty razor

I don't remember anymore

but she would have.

In spite of everything

dangers, distance, and differences

She loved something in me

I was never sure just what.

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Apr 2, 2012, 7:10pm UTC

I am very sure of what it was.

Wesley W. Apr 2, 2012, 8:18pm UTC

Ditto

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Wesley W. Apr 2, 2012, 8:19pm UTC

More Please!

Debbie G. Apr 2, 2012, 9:30pm UTC

I'll try, just because you asked. :)

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Faith H. Apr 2, 2012, 9:25pm UTC

Lovely, just lovely.

Debbie G. Apr 2, 2012, 9:28pm UTC

Thank you, Faith.

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Debbie G. Apr 2, 2012, 9:28pm UTC

Tonia, and Wes, your comments make me think I've been complimented. Thank you.

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Verie Sandborg Apr 2, 2012, 10:36pm UTC

What a beautiful memory! What a heart-warming tribute! I'm glad you and she connected and enriched each others' lives.

Debbie G. Apr 2, 2012, 11:11pm UTC

Thanks Verie! It is so good to see you!

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elizabeth evans Apr 2, 2012, 11:18pm UTC

Not to often
We find that kind of a friend.
You have

Debbie G. Apr 3, 2012, 11:30am UTC

I am blessed. :)

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d g. Apr 3, 2012, 6:29am UTC

This is precious. I mean really, coming in to work, knowing it will be a particularly stressful day, and then reading this. Feels like a jump start of love just kicked me in the butt. I good kick.

Warm smiles...

Debbie G. Apr 3, 2012, 11:30am UTC

Thanks so much d g.

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Beryl Singleton Bissell Apr 3, 2012, 8:48am UTC

A perfect drop of honey on a lovely almost Easter morning

Debbie G. Apr 3, 2012, 11:31am UTC

Thank you, Beryl. Very special that you mentioned Easter. :)

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Magi the magical poet is flowing with the wind Apr 8, 2012, 11:14pm UTC

She saw the light in you.

I hope you have had a wonderful Easter.

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